THE WOODLANDS PREP INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO BUILD THEIR FUTURE
SCHOOL PROFILE
VISION The Woodlands Prep empowers students to become life-long learners who facilitate positive change in the world through innovation, compassion, and leadership.
Luis Ruiz/Owner: lruiz@woodlandsprep.org Erika Velez/Head of School: evelez@woodlandsprep.org Sybil Arechiga/ Admissions: sarechiga@woodlandsprep.org
The school has a proven record of accomplishments in delivering excellence in international education. We are widely recognized as the IB school of choice in The Woodlands and one of the leading international schools in the region. We continue to develop our well-preserved resourced facilites that provide the best possible opportunities for our dedicated teachers to inspire and educate students as they become the future leaders of tomorrow. Our Core Values :
RESPECT
#13 Best Private K-12 Schools in the Houston Area awarded by Niche
EMPATHY
CURIOSITY
INNOVATION
RESPONSIBILITY
MISSION Our mission is to convene an international learning community that develops students into leaders with integrity through rigorous academics, intercultural understanding, and service to humanity. ACCREDITATIONS and MEMBERSHIPS
Over 25 nationalities represented in our student body.
The Woodlands Prep is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, authorized to offer the IB Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. IB is a worldwide organization with a community of more than 5,000 schools. We are also accredited by AdvancED, which is the largest community of education professionals in the world and is recognized across the United States and 70 other nations around the world. We are also members of the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, which is the leading bi-national business organization working to build mutually beneficial trade and investment relationships in the Americas.
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A UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE SCHOOL STATISTICS 170 Students in Pre K3 to 12th grade
TIMELINE
A Legacy of International Education At the heart of our own philosophy is the desire to provide a global learning experience that nurtures diversity and promotes a global mindset, and we take pride in being able to provide an educational program that aligns so well with our own philosophy. We believe we can change the world only by changing education first.
Enriched Languages We strive to develop students who will build a better world through intercultural understanding, respect and
2010 - PYP Authorization
multilingualism.
2014 - Launched as an International School in The Woodlands
Our unique ESL (English as a Second Language) Programme remains a particular highlight of the school as we are
2015 - DP Authorization
international curriculum and Mother Tongue Programmes. This added bilingual focus maintains the home culture
the only school in The Woodlands to offer the program with such a diverse community. Our pioneering integrated Mother Tongue Programmes are being developed in several languages out and within the curriculum, and we are constantly adding more. Students cultural and linguistic identities are valued and nurtured through our and language while improving the overall academic performance.
2016 - MYP Authorization 2016 - Became an IB Continuum World School 14+ mother tongues 3 language pathways
2018 - AdvancED reaccreditation 2019 - PYP Evaluation
200 K TUITION AND FIANCIAL AID AWARDED
At WP we continue to develop a multilingual learners framework that leverages strategic planning and program improvement.
Language Pathways Our language program offers three core languages and supports more than 14 mother tongues while still offering English-speaking students a high-level Language Arts program.
FRENCH
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SPANISH
MANDARIN
Inclusive environments that build on the learner strengths WP develops a curriculum designed to make sure that all students, including multilingual learners, receive scaffolding as needed through innovative and accessible approaches to teaching and learning.
THE WOODLANDS PREP INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Support Services At WP, inclusion is a shared school conviction that all students can learn and succeed at. We believe each child is an important part of the rich diversity of our learning community and that it is our responsibility to discover and develop each of their talents toward personal excellence. This commitment differentiates us from other schools in The Woodlands and connects us with like-minded schools across the region and the world.
Multitiered Model
Our Support Services Team (SST) is comprised of a school counselor and leadership team who work throughout the school with the common goals of providing targeted support to students, working with families on individualized learning plans, and collaborating with outsource colleagues on how best to support all learners.
Tier 1 - Mild Support Students participate in the same curriculum content as their peers with the same learning outcomes, and they benefit from instruction in the classroom but may need accommodations to access and demonstrate understanding of the curriculum. Tier 2 - Moderate Support Students participate in the same curriculum content as their peers with mostly the same learning outcomes but require accommodations and/or some modifications to one or more curriculum areas to access and demonstrate understanding of the curriculum. The focus of instruction may be remedial and aimed at teaching basic skills within the context of the grade level/class curriculum. Tier 3 - Intense Support Students who need to participate in a modified programme from the grade level curriculum. The student most likely has a 1:1 learning assistant that attends to his/her learning and social needs throughout the school day.
WP Support Services Framework and Referral Process
INSOURCE Support Services Referral Class Observations School Counselor Leadership
Outsource Referral In school Support
OUTSOURCE Tomball ISD *Proportionate Services
Referral Testing Consultation Intervention
External Providers and Partners Referral Testing Consultation Intervention
Language Support The English Language Learning (ELL) team is comprised of specialists who work throughout the school to support for English language learners. In the Primary School, our ELL teachers are integrated into the classroom, supporting English acquisition within the context of the regular learning environment. These teachers also provide targeted interventions and regular diagnostic testing using the IPT and/or WIDA educational consortium model. Beyond the classroom, our Primary School ELL teachers take part in collaborative planning sessions within grade level teaching teams to help further incorporate appropriate content into instruction and assessment. In the Middle and Upper School, our ELL teachers support students through level acquisition classes. Our teachers take the needs of all language learners into account when teaching their lessons and collaborate with subject specific colleagues to ensure that our English language learners are able to access the curriculum.
IB PROGRAMMES The International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme. (PYP) offers a unique learning experience for children between the ages of 3 and 12. Organized around the essential elements of knowledge, concepts, skills and acton, the PYP gives students the opportunity to explore big ideas in the world around them, and make a difference in their community and beyond.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) is designed specifically for students aged 11 to 16. It provides a framework of learning which encourages students to ask questions and to understand how their learning in school maters in the ‘real world’.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is a two-year course of study for students in their final two years of High School, culminating in a series of oral and written assessments.Graduates of the IB DP are increasingly being sought by top universities. WP has offered the IB Diploma since 2015 and was one of the first schools in The Woodlands to do so.
IB LEARNER PROFILE
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